There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Athol by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Boston to Athol by bus (Greyhound)
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The cheapest way to get from Boston to Athol is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Athol is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Athol MA. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Boston and Athol is 75 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Athol without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 5m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Boston to Athol, including transfers.
Boston to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Athol bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Athol MA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Athol is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Boston to Athol.
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Athol, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Athol MA 5 times a week. Tickets cost $13–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
Train from North Station to Wachusett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Athol MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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